The Bill Simmons Podcast

Notes From My Lazy Vacation. Plus Jackie MacMullan on Why She’s Retiring (and Lots More)

Aug 23, 2021

In this lively discussion, Jackie MacMullan, a Hall of Fame journalist with over 40 years of experience covering sports, shares her journey and reasons for retiring from ESPN. She reflects on the evolving nature of sports journalism, particularly the challenges of maintaining integrity in a social media-driven world. MacMullan also recounts unforgettable stories from her career and the changing dynamics between athletes and reporters. The conversation is both nostalgic and thought-provoking, offering insights into the future of sports media.

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Jackie MacMullan

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Episode notes

Intro

6min

Frustrations of a Red Sox Fan

27min

Reflections on Sports, Life Changes, and Retirement

7min

Navigating Sports Journalism in the Social Media Era

15min

The Evolving Narrative of Sports Journalism

4min

Team Dynamics and Tensions

19min

The Complex Bond of Basketball Legends

4min

Balancing Ambition and Enjoyment in Sports

3min

Navigating the Challenges of Sports Journalism

17min

10.

Reflections on a Career in Sports Journalism

15min

11.

The Complex Legacy of a Basketball Legend

2min

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons shares some stuff he wishes he’d been able to talk about while he was on vacation, including: the Red Sox’s stumbles, ‘SummerSlam’ in Las Vegas, the Olympics, HBO’s ‘The White Lotus,’ ‘Jeopardy!,’ and more (4:30). Then Bill is joined by Hall of Fame journalist Jackie MacMullan to discuss her retirement from ESPN, the recent Bleacher Report interview with Kevin Durant and Draymond Green, stories from 40 years of covering sports, maintaining journalistic integrity in a changing media landscape, and more (33:00).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Jackie MacMullan

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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